What should you do?
Prepare to turn left and follow the detour signs until you reach the end of detour sign.
How to recognise it
A temporary road works sign indicating the detour route turns left.
Common confusion
Follow the detour signs rather than a sat nav, which may lead back into the closed section.
Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.



